First cycle ever. Test E 400-500mg/wk. 10 wks.

[Millard]

I didn't get any pre cycle blood work done. It obviously crossed my mind but as with most people I just did not get around to doing it.

I'm not sure if I will get bloods done 6 weeks in. I will if I don't see any physical changes. However if I'm getting jacked then that should be enough to tell me its working

I not trying to come down hard on you but want to use this opportunity to explain the importance of getting pre-cycle blood work especially for first-time steroid users.

Anyone considering the use of AAS should always get labs before they ever start AAS. This makes is much easier to evaluate your HPTA status post-cycle and over time.

If your T levels are in the 800+ range pre-cycle but you can't get it past 600 following PCT, there's a good chance your HPTA has not recovered from the AAS-induced disruption. But if you never obtained pre-cycle labs, you may never know this since 600 is a perfectly acceptable T value.

Additionally, it's useful to have a pre-cycle baseline to see how repeated cycles affect your HPTA status. If your T levels become progressively lower after each and every cycle, then that's something to concern yourself with.

If you don't get labs before your first cycle, your not fucked. But you are choosing to give up an incredibly useful bit of data.

 

[Millard]

What are peoples thoughts on usage of arimidex on cycle? It's been exactly 3 weeks since my first pin. No sides yet and no real visual differences in muscle. Should I start taking on a low dose anyway or keep holding off until the test kicks in?

Arimidex is good to manage elevated E levels. But regular labs are necessary to manage it effectively. Otherwise, you may drive it too low which can cause its own set of problems. If gynecomastia is your primary concern, SERMs like Nolvadex are the drug of choice and should always be kept on hand during a steroid cycle including aromatizable AAS.

 

[A-a-Ron]

Just my opinion and from what I've been told, it is not really necessary to aspirate. I have done it on a handful of hundreds of injections. Some people do to make sure blood does not push their gear out, but their is always a possibility you will nick a vein when pulling out. If you are nervous in the first place, you might want to skip that step.

 

[readyforgains]

Hi guys

I'm now 6 weeks in. Unfortunately I have not posted on here for a bit over 2 weeks for the following two reasons:

1) I had my final exam ever, so I was busy studying and only got to the gym once in the week of the exam (not smart while on gear I know but I had to make sure I pass)
2) I was not really seeing any gains. Whilst my lifts were continuing to get stronger I couldnt really visably see any gains and so I was starting to question the gear/my genetics etc and was feeling very demotivated.

Now I feel like im starting to see some gains. It's weird though - some days I will look in the mirror and think I dont look any different. Then the next day I will look and think I look anabolic and geared up. Though my pumps at the gym are ridiculous I look very jacked now.

My testes have started to shrink as well in the last week so I guess that is a good sign. Was a bit of a fright at first even though it's expected. I have an appointment with my doctor next Monday where I will get bloods done, will report back here with results.

Couple of random pimples on my arms and shoulders but nothing on my face which is good.


Incline dumbell press: 2.5 weeks ago I was doing 105bs x 6. I just did 120lbs x 4 today. Note that this is at the gym on my own, so I have no spot and have to get the 120lb dumbells off the ground and up above my head myself.

Squats: 2.5 weeks ago I was doing 265lb x 6 reps. This week I did 285lb x 5.

I will post a progress pic shortly

 

[readyforgains]

Thanks Millard, I do appreciate your comment and in hindsight wish I had gotten pre-cycle bloods done.

 

[readyforgains]

Progress pic exactly 6 weeks in (starting pic on first page). Wore the same pants and tried to do the same pose for comparison purposes. Not hugely noticeable size but I am alot thicker.

 

[Nitrobuste]

Arimidex is good to manage elevated E levels. But regular labs are necessary to manage it effectively. Otherwise, you may drive it too low which can cause its own set of problems. If gynecomastia is your primary concern, SERMs like Nolvadex are the drug of choice and should always be kept on hand during a steroid cycle including aromatizable AAS.

Hi Millard. How do i notice that i took to much aromasin ? What are the "sides" of a too low E level ?

Just asking because i want to bring my Test E injections up to 750 mg/week and at the moment its not possible for me to do bloodwork...

 

[alphastrength50]

basically if you are not horny and are lethatgic as hell

 

[readyforgains]

I'm seeing my doctor on Monday to get a blood test done. Kinda nervous because he is my family doctor and has been seeing me for at least 15 years.

What do I need to ask for? Obviously i want to check my test and estrogen levels. But what other things should I request (for health etc)?

 

[Boilermech]

Just went to my family doctor yesterday to have yearly physical and blood work done. I was a little nervous to talk to him about the cycle I'm going to be doing in a few months. I haven't done a cycle or worked out steady in 7years or so and I'm just getting back into it. Anyway he was totally against it and talked to me all about the risks involved and I told him about all the cycles I have done in the past without his help because I was to scared to tell him at that time. That kind of maid him realize that with or without him I am going to do it. He said he does not promote TRT or any steroid use but he will take care of any problems that come up along the way. And he wants me to go back in the week before I actually start my cycle to talk about how I will administer the shots and what type of anti E's I'll be taking and so forth. Also at 6 weeks in he wants to run blood work again then at the end of my cycle after I finish my pct. So I say just be honest with him and if he is a good doctor he will take care of what tests you need done. Good luck and continue to keep us updated.

 

[Juicey239]

What happened to the OP, why cut off the log like that? Not cool bruh.

 

[benchyourmom]

You bumped a 3 year old log...? WTF!

 

[Juicey239]

You bumped a 3 year old log...? WTF!

Is that a problem?

 

[benchyourmom]

Well since OP is long gone I'm sure it's a waste of everyone's time who might comment on the thread not noticing the time stamp...

 

[Juicey239]

Well then, they'll learn a lesson.... read the time stamp.

 

[HIGHRISK]

Well since OP is long gone I'm sure it's a waste of everyone's time who might comment on the thread not noticing the time stamp...

Where did he go? Seemed to be all in and then vanished.